After 15 days of triumphs, tears and controversy, the World Cup’s group stage drew to a close on Thursday. Here, AFP Sport ranks the 16 teams to have made it through based on their performances in Russia so far. 1. Croatia Three wins out of three, including a thumping of Argentina, sends Croatia through top … Continue reading FIFA World Cup 2018: Top 16 Teams Rank Ahead of the World Cup’s Knockout Stages